Monthly Archives: February 2023

Palisades Class of 1983 Reunion Announcement

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Some members of the Palisades High School class of 1983 are planning a 40th reunion for the class. One of the organizers Anya McCann said, “We would like to get people from our class to sign up on our list … Continue reading →

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Obituary- Palisadian Burt Bacharach, Award-Winning Composer

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Pacific Palisades resident, and composer, Burt Freeman Bacharach passed away in his home on Amalfi on February 8 of natural causes. He was 94. Born May 12, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, Bacharach was the only child of father Bert, … Continue reading →

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Pharmaca/Medly Will Close All Locations and Shift Prescription Accounts to Walgreens

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The Pharmaca chain, which was sold to Medly in 2021, will close all of its stores and pharmacies this month. Medly, which filed for Chapter 11 in December, was subsequently purchased by Walgreens. Pharmaca not only filled prescriptions, but also hosted … Continue reading →

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Infamous Sunspot Became a Sore Spot and then Was Demolished

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Carl’s Sea Air Café, built in 1938 was designed by Burton Alexander Schutt and A. Quincy Jones. It was a one-stop oasis for food, gas and a motel room at the base of Potrero Canyon. Located across from lifeguard headquarters … Continue reading →

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Illegal Grading and Excavation in Paseo Miramar

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

A local Palisadian building contractor, using 10-12 workers, illegally removed a city barrier and cut LADOT signs off a closed portion of Paseo Miramar on February 1. The company then used two excavators to illegally clear and grade a closed … Continue reading →

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Japanese Internment Camps: Americans Deprived of Freedom

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

BY: REECE PASCOE Fear can come from lack of knowledge, and in the hands of power, fear can do damage. After Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the U.S. Department of War designated the West Coast as a theater of operations. … Continue reading →

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DWP Distribution Substation 104: Safe or NIMBYISM?

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

The sole electrical station in Pacific Palisades, built in 1936, was originally intended to service 300 to 500 homes. With an increasing population and electrical needs (larger homes and electrical vehicles), many areas of this community have suffered brownouts, which … Continue reading →

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Have Your Loved One Serenaded for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Your special loved one doesn’t want jewels or more material possessions. Your special loved one doesn’t want chocolates, because they are on a diet. Your special loved one doesn’t want flowers, because they grow year-round in the Pacific Palisades. What … Continue reading →

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Palisades Senior Lead Officer Espin Provides Rape Attempt Update

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

(Editor’s note: Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin provided the following update about an attempted rape that occurred over the weekend at Will Rogers State Beach.) I have been in contact with our Operations West Bureau Detectives who are actively … Continue reading →

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Opera “The Marriage of Figaro” Discussed at the Palisades Library

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Sue Pascoe

Mary Johnston, one of the passionate and knowledgeable volunteers at LA Opera will give a talk about L.A. Opera’s presentation of The Marriage of Figaro. This opera will run through February 26 in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Johnston’s talk is free and will be held … Continue reading →

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